Jump to content

Airlines told to make fuel tank changes


turlough

Recommended Posts

WASHINGTON - The government will order airlines to install a system to reduce the chance of fuel tank explosions like the one that downed a TWA Boeing 747 in 1996, Federal Aviation Administration chief Marion Blakey said Tuesday.

The decision affects about 3,800 Boeing and Airbus aircraft operated by domestic airlines.

In the last 14 years there have been three fuel tank explosions, including the TWA accident, resulting in 346 deaths. Blakey said the new device could eliminate up to four accidents over the next 25 years.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Replies 5
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Cost shouldnt matter when it includes saving lifes. They should let them do it for free.

Unfortunately, even when lives are at stake, cost is still an issue sometimes. It shouldn't be, but it is. That's what happens when companies get involved. Their objective is to make a profit at any cost.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.